 1 Peter 3:15  15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that.

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 1 Peter 3:15  15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear  1 Peter 3:15  15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear

Why I’m a member of the Church of Christ

I Believe  Hebrews 11:1  11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  John 8:24  24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”  Hebrews 11:1  11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  John 8:24  24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

I Believe  Ephesians 2:8 Salvation  Acts 26:18 Sanctified  2 Peter 1:3-4 Guarded by faith  John 3:16 eternal life  Ephesians 2:8 Salvation  Acts 26:18 Sanctified  2 Peter 1:3-4 Guarded by faith  John 3:16 eternal life

I Believe  scriptural foundation  Matthew 16:16-18  16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.  Matthew 16:16-18  16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

I Believe  scriptural foundation  1 Corinthians 3:11 foundation  Ephesians 2:20 corner stone  Isaiah 28:16 precious corner stone  Matthew 21:42 chief corner stone  Acts 4:11-12 no salvation in any other  Matthew 7:24-27 wise man/ foolish man  1 Corinthians 3:11 foundation  Ephesians 2:20 corner stone  Isaiah 28:16 precious corner stone  Matthew 21:42 chief corner stone  Acts 4:11-12 no salvation in any other  Matthew 7:24-27 wise man/ foolish man

I Believe  One Church  Matthew 16:16-18  16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.  Matthew 16:16-18  16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

I Believe  One Church  Romans 16:16  16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.  Matthew 16:18 “My Church”  Acts 8:1 the Church  Ephesians 4:12 body of Christ  1 Timothy 3:15 church of the living God  Hebrews 12:23 church of the first born  1 Corinthians 1:12-17 names matter, baptism  Romans 16:16  16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.  Matthew 16:18 “My Church”  Acts 8:1 the Church  Ephesians 4:12 body of Christ  1 Timothy 3:15 church of the living God  Hebrews 12:23 church of the first born  1 Corinthians 1:12-17 names matter, baptism

I Believe  In Bible Authority  Direct Command  Apostolic Example  Necessary Inference ( conclusion )  Silence of Scripture  Direct Command  Apostolic Example  Necessary Inference ( conclusion )  Silence of Scripture

I Believe  Scripturally answers questions  What must I do to be saved?  Hear  Romans 10:17, Matt. 7:24-25  Believe  John 8:24, Hebrews 11:6  Repent  Luke 13:3, Acts 17:30  Confess  Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 10:9-10  Be baptized  Acts 2:38, Acts 2:47  Remain faithful  Revelation 2:10, Matt. 10:22  What must I do to be saved?  Hear  Romans 10:17, Matt. 7:24-25  Believe  John 8:24, Hebrews 11:6  Repent  Luke 13:3, Acts 17:30  Confess  Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 10:9-10  Be baptized  Acts 2:38, Acts 2:47  Remain faithful  Revelation 2:10, Matt. 10:22

I Believe  Scripturally answers questions  Lord’s Supper  Musical instruments  Sponsoring church arrangements  Fellowship halls/ Kitchens  Lord’s Supper  Musical instruments  Sponsoring church arrangements  Fellowship halls/ Kitchens

I Believe  In Hell  2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,  2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

I Believe  In Heaven,  1 Corinthians 2:9  9 But as it is written:  “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”  1 Corinthians 2:9  9 But as it is written:  “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

I Believe  In an Incorruptible Crown  1 Corinthians 9:25  25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.  1 Corinthians 9:25  25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.

I Believe  In an Incorruptible Crown  1 Peter 5:4 crown never fades  1 Corinthians 9:24 receive a prize  Revelation 2:10 crown of life  1 Thessalonians 2:19 crown of rejoicing  1 Peter 5:4 crown never fades  1 Corinthians 9:24 receive a prize  Revelation 2:10 crown of life  1 Thessalonians 2:19 crown of rejoicing

I Believe  Christians can fall away  1 Timothy 4:1  4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons  1 Timothy 4:1  4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons

I Believe  Christians can fall away  Hebrews 3:12  12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God  Hebrews 3:12  12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God

Why am I a member of the Church of Christ?  Acts 2:38  38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  Acts 2:47 (KJV)  47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.  Acts 2:38  38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  Acts 2:47 (KJV)  47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.